March 2005



RFID Home Automation

The first commercially available RFID kit aimed at the home automation market is now availale… “This RFID Starter kit inludes virtually everything you need to…


Universal IR Learning Wallplate

“Libra Systems is proud to announce the launch of its WP-2 remote wallplate, primarily aimed at the home installation market. There is an increasing demand…


Total Telematics Launch and Discount

Thanks to Total Telematics for their opening discount offer to Automated Home readers… “I’m happy to announce that Total Telematics has finally made it off…


Keene Introduce New IR Distribution System

A new £100 IR distribution system has been launched by Keene Electronics. With very reasonably priced ad-on emitters and especially receivers (£7.99 – £12.99) the…


The Smart Home Show

CEDIA SUPPORTS NEW CONSUMER-FOCUSSED “SMART HOME SHOW” CEDIA (the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) has announced its backing for the launch of the new…



Sonos – Photos of Installation

Gareth Cook has kindly documented his recent installation of the new Sonos wireless whole house audio system.  This is one of the first units into…


New Harmony Products

Some News from Simply Automate on their new products… “The HA Basics range has been extended to include three new USB units to provide basic…


EIB Shop Arrives in the UK

We’ve just received the following press release on the new UK eTailer for EIB products… “EIBshop.co.uk provides a user-friendly shop window for wired or wireless…


Home Automation Add-ins for XP MCE2005

Take “remote” control of your home with Embedded Automation’s mHome home automation product line. All mHome products are designed to enhance the media center experience….